World War One Memorial in Whitworth Park
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World War One Memorial in Whitworth Park
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 18 Aug 2018
The memorial has been described as "A Forgotten University Memorial" http://www.ww1.manchester.ac.uk/a-forgotten-university-memorial-of-world-war-one/ It commemorates those who lost their lives in the 7th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. The majority of this territorial battalion's recruits originated from the area of Manchester around the University and formed part of the renowned 42nd East Lancashire Division that distinguished itself in battles at Gallipoli, Egypt and on the Western front. The original war memorial that preceded the column situated in Whitworth Park was erected inside the Drill Hall and battalion headquarters which were located in the building now known as the McDougall Centre on Burlington Street. The building was sold in 1933 and this new memorial was unveiled by General Sir Reginald Wingate in September 1933.
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Image Location
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53.458553
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-2.227826